Chronology
Over the two decades that Vedavalli Schools has been around, we strive to continuously evolve, challenge ourselves and our students and learn from mistakes. We were one of the first to say that only marks were not enough to gauge a student's potential, we were the first to build a world class library in Ranipet, the first to build a science park for our children to learn from and encourage students to be just as creative in arts as in their studies.
Chronology of events
1994
In 1994 we decided to start a programme called “Project Day” where primary classes 4 and 5 were given a relevant topic they had to research, create models for, and present to visitors. We felt that this was more engaging for them, and got them to think creatively.
- Started Vedavalli Vidyalaya at Walajapet from Classes 1 - 5
- Started a Creche for staff children
Introduced the Project Day:
- Formed four Houses
- Set up an outdoor all purpose room
1995
We launched these two special days in 1995 as a way of bringing the whole school together.
First Annual Day and first Sports Day
- Set up Maths Lab / Physics lab / Chemistry lab / Biology Lab
1996
Set up first Computer lab Started class library
1997
When we launched the class library in 1995 we did it to promote reading among the children, but two years later, we realized we needed a bigger space. Now we have one of the best collections of books in the area for both teachers and students.
- Became a full-fledged CBSE school Built an indoor auditorium
Built the school library:
1998
This goes along with our core belief that students can not be judged only on marks. We introduced this in 1998, when CBSE only implemented it in 2005.
Introduced Continuous Comprehensive Assessment
- First Inter School Quiz
1999
We began the enrichment programme to challenge students who were excelling in their studies.
Started Enrichment Programme
- Set up Vedavalli Higher Secondary School (State Board Stream)
- Started Surabi - the school magazine
2000
Each class works on their own handmade magazine together, creating the content and design, encouraging collobration and creativity in writing.
- First batch of 12th std. (CBSE)
- Held the first alumni meet
- School song was written
Started Class Magazines
2001
- First Batch of class XII in State Board Stream
2002
In 2002 we felt it was important for the students to utilize computers so we had class eight and nine present their projects with the help of the computer.
Started Computer Supplemented Project
- Held the first Election for student leaders
2003
Each student is provided their own set of headphones and listening materials to increase language skills.
- X Anniversary celebrated with a 10 day - Vedavalli Carnival
Set up English Language lab
- Started another branch at Vanapadi
2004
- Introduced Counselling for students and teachers with a qualified counsellor
- Started the long term inhouse Teacher Training Programme
2006
We created the park to help the students visualize various scientific principles and mechanics.
2008
This seminar for teachers was to commemorate the founder trustee Smt Sathyabama who has been an inspiration to many teachers in the school. This seminar aims to update teachers within the school and other teachers in the neighbouring schools to the latest teaching methodologies.
2009
- Held Zonal meet for girls
2012
We implemented this programme as a way for the older students to mentor and help the younger students.
2013
- ECO club tie up with WWF (Word Wide Fund), Vocation Skill Development Programme
2014
from the special week conducted this year. Alumni as Chief Guest.
- Theatre gains its importance